The deed is all, the glory nothing.

The deed is everything, the glory is naught.

For note, when evening shuts, / A certain moment cuts / The deed off, calls the glory from the grey.

The formation of one's character ought to be everyone's chief aim.

It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.

The older we get the more we must limit ourselves if we wish to be active.